Money
How the mega-rich can control the narrative
The international mega-rich have weaponised the legal system to silence critics, investigative writer Tom Burgis claims. Audio
Consumer NZ says people not properly protected against scammers
Consumer NZ says people are not properly protected against scammers and is calling for the Government to force banks to refund victims. Communications and campaigns manager Jessica Walker spoke to… Audio
Money is being found to fund cancer drugs - Nicola Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces yet another week of questions over promised cancer drug funding Audio
Energy Efficiency (Part 1)
How can we control the humidity in our homes? And what's the best type of heating for each room? With power shortages already on the horizon, we need to make the most of what we've got. Senior Energy… Audio
90% of Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
90% of Auckland boarding houses inspected in the past year appear to be operating illegally, with the Corrections Department and Work and Income are still referring residents to them, Auckland Council… Audio
Cancer patient self funding life extending treatment
A cancer patient speaks to Lisa Owen has had to self fund life extending cancer treatments; battle the bank and question government road funding priorities in the face of broken promises. Audio
Who are the new duo topping the Rich List?
They're the richest siblings in New Zealand, so what do we know about the Mowbrays? Audio
New name tops the 2024 Rich List
After 20 years, Graeme Hart has lost his spot as NZ's richest person to the Mowbray siblings. Audio
Mowbray family overtake Graeme Hart as wealthiest NZers
In the just released NBR's annual Rich List, the Mowbray family have overtaken Graeme Hart to become the country's wealthiest person or family. NBR co-editor Hamish McNicol spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Eco-friendly alternatives to cryptocurrencies come with their own risks
Analysis - The emergence of an eco-friendly alternative provides hope, and a few concerns, for cypto users.
The psychology of buying lottery tickets
The lure of big Lotto jackpots is down to people being bad at assessing probabilities, a psychology professor says. Audio
Where were the winning Lotto tickets sold?
Five of the Powerball players who won a share of the $50 million jackpot were from one city.
Delays in checking tickets for huge Lotto jackpot
Seven first-division winners of last night's $50 million Powerball draw will be $7.18 million richer today, whether they know it yet or not.
Marc Wilson: The psychology of buying lotto tickets
Would you be more likely to buy a Lotto ticket for a $50 million draw or a ticket where you had ten chances to win $5 million? Audio
Seven winners to split $50m Lotto jackpot
The winners will each receive $7.18 million - a "life-changing" sum.
Tom Burgis: How the mega-rich warp the truth
Award-winning investigative writer Tom Burgis' new book exposes a world where the rich can buy "truth". In Cuckooland - Where the Rich Own the Truth Burgis follows a trail from the Kremlin, through… Audio
Government struggles to explain the inexplicable
Analysis - National's broken promise to deliver new cancer drugs raises a firestorm of anger in The Week in Politics.
Lotto's must-win $50m could be largest single prize in its history
The money has to be won this weekend - and will only be the third time a must-be-won draw of $50m has been reached.
Struggle to get off benefit almost costs tenant her home
Kelly-Ann Perry will be paying back rent arrears until 2027 if she wants to keep her house.
What does a Future Fund mean for Aucklanders?
The move is part of Auckland's 10-year budget and will "swap" its shares in Auckland Airport for less risky investments.
